ZIP Code 85542 is associated with the U.S. city Peridot in Arizona (Gila County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 3,700. Approximately 36% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $37,552. The ZIP Code 85542 has a median age of approximately 24.0 years, with 10.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. About 71.3% of residents in this Arizona region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $10,006.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 85542 is $37,552, while the region's mean household income is $48,731. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $10,006. The per capita income in ZIP Code 85542 of $10,006 is approximately 67.4% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,694. An estimated 35.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately273.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.9% of the population in 85542 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 85542 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 85542, 88.8% is one race, while 11.2% are two or more races. Approximately 10.5% of 85542 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 85542 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is American Indian and Alaska Native (99.2%), followed by White (11.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 99.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 85542 are younger than average. The median age of 24.0 years in ZIP Code 85542 is approximately 37.01% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 59.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.8% of the population in 85542 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged under 5 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 85542 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 12.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 11.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 10.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 85542, 71.3% of the population graduated high school, while 2.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.4% in this Gila County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 25.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.9% |
| Associate's degree | 5.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 85542 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 82.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 85542 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 82.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 85542, 52.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.3 minutes. Approximately 34.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 85542 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.8% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 85542 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 7.7% |
| Construction | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.6% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 34.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 7.5% |
In ZIP Code 85542, 69.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 30.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Gila County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 69.1% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 30.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 85542, an estimated 32.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 20.1% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Gila County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 32.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 85542 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.49 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 57.52% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 1.52% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 85542 | 11.29¢/kWh | 9.53¢/kWh | 6.53¢/kWh |
| Arizona | 15.27¢/kWh | 11.99¢/kWh | 7.9¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.44¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 85542 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.83 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.23 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.98 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.2 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7.02 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.88 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.05 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.39 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.89 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.84 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.14 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.45 | 1.78 | 5.46 |